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[dbdjeb2]

Originally Posted by Papermaker1

Hi, Have become a solo rver due to my wife passing from an 8 month losing battle with cancer. Haven't traveled in over a year, but plan to take a short trip next month. My copilot now is a 5 year old American Staffordshier Terrier, if I could only teach her to drive. Have grandkids in Texas I will be traveling to see. Hope to get to know some of you on this forum.
Thanks a lot.

So sorry for your loss. I know what you're going through. I lost my husband to pancreatic cancer 10 months ago. After getting over the initial shock (the cancer was discovered just a few weeks before he died), I downsized my RV and have resumed travelling. I truly believe that it was the best decision I made at the time. I don't miss him any less, but it is great to just get away.

My co-pilot is Casey, a retired racing greyhound. Not so good at navigation, but a wonderful companion.

[Lincolnboy2]

Originally Posted by dbdjeb2

So sorry for your loss. I know what you're going through. I lost my husband to pancreatic cancer 10 months ago. After getting over the initial shock (the cancer was discovered just a few weeks before he died), I downsized my RV and have resumed travelling. I truly believe that it was the best decision I made at the time. I don't miss him any less, but it is great to just get away.

My co-pilot is Casey, a retired racing greyhound. Not so good at navigation, but a wonderful companion.

So sorry for your loss DBDJEB, so glad you shared with us and very happy you are enjoying your RV and with the furbaby with you, its not ever quite as bad.......I love mine, but I so so miss the kids I've lost.....especially my little Spencer......

Anyway, thanks for sharing and bless you both and keep the posts and pictures, we love pictures, of your adventures!

Hugs and thanks for sharing!!

[Papermaker1]

Originally Posted by bevnicka1

So sorry about your loss. Where will you be traveling in Texas? I'm in Dallas about 20 miles south of downtown. Hmm..does your Terrier do the navigation? Have fun and enjoy. Keep in touch. bevnicka1

Hi, Thanks for your kind words. My son in law, daughter, 2 grandkids are stationed at Fort Hood in Killeen. I would like to go out this summer. Rain my Terrier navigates real good, she knows where all the treats are hid. Again thanks for your caring.

[cavnet58]

Rick here. Retired Army...Starting a new 2 month solo trip in my 5th wheel toy hauler starting this week. Just me and my dog...hell yeah! MI to AL, GA, FL, SC, NC, WV then home.

[bevnicka1]

Happy travels....my friend is a retired Sgt. Major in Army....he was on peacekeeping missions....we compare notes on places we have been in the world. It is so much fun to travel in the rig and see all the great places in USA. Hope you have a great time.

[cavnet58]

Thanks Bevnika1

[Ryegal]

Hi have a great time and please post from time to time. where you go do you use rv parks or dry camping ? especially if you see something interesting or fun...... enjoy

[Ms.Tito]

Hey! I'm from VA, 27 y/o, with a 24' Class C. I have been full timing for a year now. I'm having problems with my rv and looking into getting a travel trailer soon. until then you can check out my youtube channel and see how I started on this journey!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmM...oKmpvaCxR2_bZg

[bevnicka1]

Hi Ms.Tito,

You are an adventurous gal....I reviewed your you tube video....motorhomes, travel trailers, etc....when you buy, must check roof (for future purchases)....I'm sure by now you have repaired....it is the one area that must be maintained. So sorry you are having such issues....RV'g should be fun...but now and then there are breakdowns of this and that....but doing preventative maintenance sure helps. There's some great tapes you can buy to help you through a lot of issues. You might want to go to an RV Boot Camp class....Escapees has a few each year...it is a weekend class and very informative.....you meet lots of RV'rs and learn a lot. A great refresher course also.

Happy travels.
Bev

[Ms.Tito]

Originally Posted by bevnicka1

Hi Ms.Tito,

You are an adventurous gal....I reviewed your you tube video....motorhomes, travel trailers, etc....when you buy, must check roof (for future purchases)....I'm sure by now you have repaired....it is the one area that must be maintained. So sorry you are having such issues....RV'g should be fun...but now and then there are breakdowns of this and that....but doing preventative maintenance sure helps. There's some great tapes you can buy to help you through a lot of issues. You might want to go to an RV Boot Camp class....Escapees has a few each year...it is a weekend class and very informative.....you meet lots of RV'rs and learn a lot. A great refresher course also.

Happy travels.
Bev

Thank you Bev for the information! I will definitely have to learn more when I get my travel trailer. Even with the difficult times I still love the lifestyle so those will not deter me. It has been a learning experience so I know a lot of what not to do now. Plus places like this website will help in the future too.

[AbdRahim]

Amazing Ms. Tito. Go for it. You have got a lot more nerve than I. Waited 40 years for an RV. started with a trailer and six months later took a bath on it and traded it for a MH, which is what I really always wanted. So far, only had it one week. as Winston Churchill said - this applies to dreams - " never....., never.....,never give up.

[Cassa]

Originally Posted by GraciesMom

If you're new to IRV2 Solo's, check in here and introduce yourself! And a warm welcome from the gang in the solo forum!!

From mass here, where is everyone from?

[DieselTech39]

Originally Posted by Cassa

From mass here, where is everyone from?

Cassa. I'm from Minnesnowta!

[mangy dog]

Originally Posted by Cassa

From mass here, where is everyone from?

Welcome Cassa.

I'm from Ohio- at least in the summer. Winters usually somewhere warmer.

mangy dog